SB 341: Private elementary and secondary schools; policies relating to bullying and cyberbullying, etc.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Charlie's Law to Protect All Students; private elementary and secondary schools; student codes of conduct, policies, and procedures relating to bullying and cyberbullying prevention. Requires each principal, headmaster, or other chief administrator of each private elementary or secondary school in the Commonwealth to include in such school's codes of student conduct policies and procedures (i) for addressing and handling instances of bullying and cyberbullying and (ii) that include a prohibition against bullying and a requirement to notify the parent of any student involved in a confirmed incident of bullying within 24 hours of confirming the incident of bullying. This bill is identical to HB 894.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 6, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0237)
2. April 6, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 237 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 31, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 31, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
5. March 31, 2026Signed by Speaker
6. March 31, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB341)
7. March 30, 2026Signed by President
8. March 30, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB341ER)
9. March 30, 2026Enrolled
10. March 10, 2026House substitute agreed to by Senate (23-Y 17-N 0-A)
11. March 9, 2026Passed House with substitute (66-Y 30-N 0-A)
12. March 9, 2026Engrossed by House - committee substitute

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